Yummy Goodies at Woof Gang Bakery in Celebration

Woof Gang Bakery, my favorite dog food and treat store, has just opened a new location in Celebration, FL – just a short drive from Disney and the other attractions in Orlando (and just a short drive from my house!).

This will make the 11th store for this fast-growing franchise. All of them feature quality, all-natural treats for dogs – from cookies to cupcakes to birthday cakes! – as well as all-natural dog (and cat) food, toys, and other accessories.

So if you are visiting Orlando, or live in-town, take your pup over to the newest location of Woof Gang Bakery. They are located in downtown Celebration, near the movie theater.

Haven’t been to Celebration? It is a great place to spend an afternoon with your dog – cute shops, good restaurants, cafes and ice cream stores, and a pretty park – a great way to get away from the theme parks for the day!

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Just a small selection of the available shells!

We recently took a quick getaway to Sanibel Island – about a 3 and a half hour drive from Orlando. The small island of Sanibel (only 12 miles long and 4 miles wide) is located off of the coast of Fort Myers in Florida. I have lived in central Florida off-and-on for over twenty years but had never ventured to this side of Florida. I am glad I waited until now so that my small dog, Bodie, could come!

We had a great day at the beach – all the beaches on Sanibel are dog-friendly! There’s no loud music or spring-breakers and cars aren’t allowed on the beach (unlike in Daytona!). Instead, Sanibel is unspoiled and natural. It is a top destination for shelling – all along the beach are piles and piles of shells to be sorted through (go at sunrise to get the best ones!). But it isn’t just a shelling beach – there’s still plenty of sand.

Helping us shell-hunt (the only hunting we do!)

There’s a long list of pet-friendly accommodations – mostly small motels or cottages. Don’t expect over-the-top luxuriousness – head to the other coast for that. Instead, everything is small and quaint, and authentic Floridian – the way it used to be. There’s no traffic lights on Sanibel (but two traffic cops instead) and you won’t see very many of the big chains on the island. I think Dairy Queen was the biggest name that we saw! Instead, there are plenty of good restaurants and cafes and most allow dogs on their patios (check out Over Easy Cafe and their delicious breakfasts served until 2pm!).

A couple of the Castaways colorful cottages!

We stayed at the Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages. The units were cute and the location was peaceful and quiet (on the northern tip of the Sanibel – right next to the small bridge to Captiva Island, a more remote and residential island).

To read more about our trip, check out these two articles on Examiner:

Sanibel Island – more details on what to see and do on Sanibel

Castaways review – with photos!

If you need assistance planning your next vacation, please just email me with your request. I am a travel agent who specializes in pet travel (and human travel, too!).

Happy Travels!

Dog-friendly area at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of staying at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort on St Pete Beach in Florida. This fairly large resort is the pet-friendliest hotel we’ve ever encountered so far on our travels. It features a Pet Play Zone – an off-leash fenced area complete with fire hydrants, tables and chairs, and room for your pet to run around. The resort also has a designated pet walk area that goes around the waterway, over a bridge, and past the dunes on the beach. Pets aren’t allowed on the beach itself, but there is a roped off area with sand and a hammock to make your dog feel like he’s on the beach! One of my dog’s favorite things about this resort, however, is the doggie (and cat) room service! Each species has three gourmet meal choices including Mutt Meatloaf and Kitty Kasserolle. Read my full review of this pet-friendly resort on Examiner.com – Beach vacation with a dog – the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort at St Pete Beach Check out the slideshow and video at the bottom of the Examiner article!

We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. This AAA Four-Diamond property offers a “Fido’s Fabulous Adventure” package that is valid until December 24, 2009. It includes 2 nights accommodations for you and your pet. To read more about this package, read my Examiner Article: Fido’s Fabulous Fall Adventure – pet-friendly resort offers packages for you and your dog

If you would like more information about this resort, or would like to request rate information or make reservations, please email me. I am a travel agent specializing in pet travel and I can help you with all your travel plans!

Check out the full review on Examiner.com featuring a slideshow and video of the resort!

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Bodie thoroughly enjoying the Fido's Fajitas

This past spring Bodie, my husband and I went on a road trip through the southern states. Our original intent was to drive across to the Mississippi and tour around the Delta region on our way up to Memphis focusing on blues and old country music sights. However, once we got to Vicksburg, MS we got stuck in a huge thunderstorm that had no end in sight. It was causing heavy flooding in the area we wanted to focus on – not the type of weather to be walking around old graves and small towns.

So instead we headed south – where the sun was. And that happened to be New Orleans! 

Read about our three-part southern state tour here:

Part One – Montgomery, Alabama – F. Scott Fitzgerald House, Hank Williams Statue, and more!

Part Two – Vicksburg, Mississippi – Vicksburg Military Park (dog-friendly!), Robert Johnson Memorial, and more!

Part Three – New Orleans, Louisiana – Jazz Walk of Fame, Aquarium, Harrah’s and more!

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Time for a dip at the Holiday Inn Sunspree LBV pool?

Are you looking for a hotel near Disney for your next family vacation? And are also thinking of bringing Rover along? Well, look no further than the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort at Lake Buena Vista. Not only do they have bunkbeds for the kids, but they also allow up to two pets per room (size restrictions apply)! 

To find out more about this great hotel option, please read my article on Examiner.com - just click here!

And if you have any questions, or would like to make reservations at this hotel, please email me!